Research Analyst
Research Analyst (Research Technician III)
Fast-paced growing organization at Cal State Fullerton is looking for experienced Research Analyst (Research Technician III).
Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CSUF Garden Grove Center, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.
About the Position:
The office of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness leads systematic and integrated efforts to explore the impact of university programs, curricula, services and operations. We provide meaningful data to support strategic planning and decision-making at all levels of the university and we play a critical role in demonstrating accountability to accreditation, external entities and the general public. Our commitment is to foster a campus-wide culture of data-informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and teaching and learning innovations. We are seeking an analytical and data driven individual to join our team as a Research Analyst (Research Technician III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
The Research Technician performs a wide range of high level institutional and other research assignments within the analytical workload of the office. Involves working independently on project design, data collection, database creation, data analysis, analytical interpretation, and preparation of reports with only very general direction or oversight by the Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness. Provides conceptualized interpretive analysis of quantitation/qualitative findings. Creates meaningful presentations of results for reports and the website. Provides oversight of one or more student assistants or graduate assistants during peak work periods. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of research techniques, including the planning of studies and investigations, the determining of variables and the developing of reference materials; thorough knowledge of research reporting techniques; general knowledge of machine tabulation techniques and the programming of data; thorough knowledge of the techniques and treatment of data such as simple correlation methods, trend analysis, frequency distribution analysis, sampling techniques, hypothesis testing and methods of interval estimation; familiarity with the principles of personnel management and effective supervision and ability to direct the work of Others. Ability to reason logically and capacity for independent and creative thinking on research problems; ability to develop techniques for handling a large variety of detailed data and ability to analyze these data; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; ability to speak and write effectively; ability to analyze situations accurately and to adopt an effective course of action.
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible technical research or statistical experience including or supplemented by one year in the interpretation and graphic presentation of data. Graduate study in the social sciences, economics, mathematics, statistics, public or business administration or engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. (Additional qualifying professional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to write SPSS or SAS syntax to produce analyses; Professional experience at a CSU campus; advanced degree form an accredited four-year college or university (Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate in Education, Doctor of Philosophy) in the social sciences or another discipline that includes a heavy emphasis on statistical analysis, research methodology, and computer applications; experience in use of web-based interfaces for data transfer; mastery in use of MS Word and PowerPoint including ability to import data/tables from other sources; Experience in production of print-/webready output from data, reports, charts and tables produced by SPSS; experience simultaneously analyzing multiple large complex databases; proven teamwork skills; experience with the development, modification, and maintenance of websites; Experience developing and using Peoplesoft Query tools.